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LD13 LFA

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,424 mi
Last recorded131,424 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 LFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 131,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 131,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 127,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,963 miles

knocking inside steering rack and pinion when rocked on the floor

Pass 2 Mar 2023 117,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 113,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,553 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 87,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,956 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inside of tread

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LD13 LFA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD13 LFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD13 LFA registered?

LD13 LFA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is LD13 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD13 LFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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